Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Oct 19: On the fifth day of the Navratra Festival, the vibrant Shobha Yatra took center stage as streets resounded with spiritual chants when a magnificent tableaux paraded, vividly depicting the spiritual culture and traditions, leaving all onlookers spellbound.
Presided over by Babila Rakwal (Deputy Commissioner Reasi), this colorful procession intricately wove together the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology. In her address, the DC Reasi emphasized the profound significance of the Navratra Festival, underscoring its divine aura, enriched by the presence of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.
The grand event was also graced by a distinguished gathering, including Vipan Chandra (Superintendent of Police Katra), Deepak Dubey (SDM Katra), Arif Lone (AD Tourism Katra), public representatives, prominent citizens of Katra and other officials from Tourism Department.
Earlier in the morning, the soul-stirring Parbhat Pheri was taken out and in the evening, Bhagwat Katha Path was organized at the sacred Durga Bhawan in Katra.
Meanwhile, in a grand celebration at Bahu Fort, Directorate of Tourism Jammu hosted the Sharad Navratra Festival. Distinguished guests included Sunaina Sharma Mehta (Joint Director of Tourism), Abdul Jabbar (Deputy Director of Tourism) and Sugandhi Banotra (AD Tourism Jammu). The event featured enchanting performances, devotional songs, and traditional rituals, leaving a profound impact on attendees.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunaina Sharma Mehta emphasized the profound significance of the Navratra Festival, highlighting its symbolism as the triumph of good over evil while Abdul Jabbar underscored the importance of celebrating fairs and festivals in preserving heritage, adding another dimension to the event.
Also in attendance were Rajeev Charak (president, Bahu Fort Development Committee), Ankush Khajuria (president, Mata Mahakali Shopkeeper Union), Anuradha Charak (State vice president, BJP), Hardesh Khokhar (vice president, Bahu Fort Development Committee), various stakeholders and officials from Tourism Department.
The festival also included devotional movie screenings, enhancing the spiritual ambiance. The event concluded with a grand Aarti dedicated to Maa Durga, fostering a shared moment of spiritual unity.
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